Maharashtra Geography MCQ Set-1
In this set, we have compiled the first set of Maharashtra Geography MCQ GK for Maharashtra PSC, UPSC, competitive examinations in India and Maharashtra Government Job recruitment examinations. Find out the questions along with the answers below.
Q.1 In terms of geographical area among Indian states, Maharashtra’s rank from the top is:
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
Answer: C. 3rd
Note: In terms of geographical area among Indian states, Maharashtra is the 3rd largest state of India having total area of 307,713 sq-km.
Q.2 Which of the following Bird Sanctuary is the first Ramsar Site of Maharashtra?
A. Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary
B. Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary
C. Mayani Bird Sanctuary
D. None of these
Answer: A. Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary
Note: Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary of Niphad tehsil, Nashik district of Maharashtra is designated as Ramsar Wetland on 27th January, 2020.
Q.3 Which of the following is the total number of tiger reserves in Maharashtra?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer: D. 6
Note: Maharashtra has total six tiger reserves comprising 3% of the total area of the state. The tiger reserves of Maharashtra are Melghat, Tadoba, Pench, Sahyadri, Nawegaon-Nagzira and Bor tiger reserve.
Q.4 Which of the following wildlife sanctuary of Maharashtra is also known as Bison Sanctuary?
A. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: A. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
Note: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary also known as Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary located in the Kolhapur district is popular for Bison or Gaur and for the availability of Bison, the sanctuary is known as Bison Sanctuary.
Q.5 Manganese ore is found in which of the following districts of Maharashtra?
A. Kolhapur and Raigad
B. Nagpur and Ahmednagar
C. Nagpur and Bhandara
D. Raigad and Satara
Answer: C. Nagpur and Bhandara
Q.6 Which of the following is the only man-made sanctuary of India located in Maharashtra?
A. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary
C. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
Answer: A. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Note: Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is the only man-made wildlife sanctuary of India having total area of 10.87 km2.
Q.7 Kanheri caves are located inside of which of the following national park in Maharashtra?
A. Tadoba-Andheri National Park
B. Chandoli National Park
C. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
D. None of these
Answer: C. Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Note: Sanjay Gandhi National park is one of the most visited national parks of the world and one of the major national parks of the world located within the metropolis limit.
Q.8 Which of the following is known as the Everest of Maharashtra (the highest peak in Maharashtra)?
A. Kalsubai Shikhar
B. Salher Shikhar
C. Gawaldev Shikhar
D. None of these
Answer: A. Kalsubai Shikhar
Note: Kalsubai Shikhar is the highest peak in Maharashtra. Therefore it is also known as the Everest of Maharashtra. Kalsubai peak is located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra and it has height of 1646 meters from the sea-level.
Q.9 Which of the following is the oldest earth-filled dam of Maharashtra existing till date?
A. Vihar
B. Ekrukh
C. Tulshi
D. Dhamapur
Answer: D. Dhamapur
Note: Dhamapur dam is the oldest dam of Maharashtra existing till date. It was constructed in 1530 by villagers and Nagesh Desai who was a Mandlik of the Vijaynagar dynasty for irrigation facility.
Q.10 Which of the following is the largest hydroelectric power plant in India located in Maharashtra?
A. Koyna Hydroelectric Project
B. Bhatgarh Hydroelectric Project
C. Bhatsa Hydroelectric Project
D. Bhira Hydroelectric Project
Answer: A. Koyna Hydroelectric Project
Note: Koyna Hydroelectric Project in Satara district of Maharashtra is the largest hydroelectric power plant in India. The power plant has four dams including the largest dam on the Koyna River of Maharashtra.
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